10 passengers we love to hate: Day 10 - Aggressive seat recliners

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This one is at the top of my list. You can't exactly blame people for using an airplane feature, and IMO reclining buttons should be removed for a decade or so -- let the recliners be frustrated for a while, and give the non-recliners some happiness. In the meantime, the non-recliner's only option is to make recliners pay for their lack of consideration. Aim your blower at their lowered heads. Find their kidneys through the seat with your knees and dig hard. Shift positions constantly and make them feel every move. When the ride is smoothest, make their ride bumpiest. In short, make the upright seat a better experience for them.

(But seriously, a short request by the captain or flight attendant to be considerate when reclining would go a long way.)

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